Miss Mu and the Canary

Looking at Bai Yan's downcast eyes, and hearing her low tone, Mu Xing somehow felt something was wrong.

She suddenly remembered Bai Yan's expression that day when she said she wanted to work in a bookstore.

Anticipation, happiness, and a little bit...cautiousness when discussing with her.It's as if she's not discussing things with her, but... asking for consent.

After thinking for a while, Mu Xing said: "By the way, didn't I just say that I have something to tell you. I went to find Youcheng at noon, and he was very happy that you could help, and said that he hoped to use your pseudonym to turn himself over."

"Really?" Bai Yan immediately raised her head, sweeping away her low voice, "How did you discuss it with him?"

Mu Xing talked about the salary terms she had negotiated with Song Youcheng, and said that she would take Bai Yan to the bookstore to familiarize herself with it tomorrow, and she could get started on the same day.

Bai Yan laughed immediately, and said: "Great, since Mr. Song thinks my pen name has some value, I can also contribute to him. Speaking of which, I happen to have a few ideas. If I can get some professional The editor-in-chief's guidance, maybe it will be more perfect..."

Seeing that she was so happy to be able to go to work, Mu Xing was filled with emotion for a moment.

To be honest, until just now, Mu Xing just thought that when he saved enough money, he could redeem Shu Wan and keep him at home.But now it seems that this is not the case.

Of course she can keep Shu Wan, but if it's just her, what's the difference between it and a pet?

While listening to Bai Yan's words, Mu Xing thought to himself, and was surprised to find an important point that he had never noticed before.

When Bai Yan told her that she wanted to work that day, she just casually thought that Bai Yan was too boring and just wanted to find something to do.

Only now did she suddenly realize what going out to work meant to Bai Yan.

Is Shu Wan worried that one day, as she said just now, she will become a thoughtless, one-person... plaything?

Thinking of this, Mu Xing's back was covered with a layer of sweat.

She could swear that she never thought of Shu Wan as a "plaything".But subconsciously, can she still guarantee it?

Make sure she doesn't feel that Shu Wan doesn't need to go out to work, or to acquire knowledge?

This is by no means a simple litany.Mu Xing thought, she should reflect on it long ago. When she treated Shu Wan, did she inadvertently reveal those thoughts that seemed to be taken for granted, those thoughts that were disrespectful but subtle?

She really always thought that she should go to work, socialize, and maintain the family, but she never considered whether Shu Wan wanted to stay at home to "enjoy happiness".

She could also feel that Shu Wan seemed to want to follow Feihua's path, but now she suddenly has the consciousness of wanting to work, isn't it because she also realizes that she shouldn't be "raised" by others ?

If they redeemed Shu Wan and used a "home" to hide her, as they had expected, would it really be considered love?

Look at Feihua who has just been beaten, does she also want her lover to be like those women who go from shackles to another shackles, just adorn themselves, and then spend their own color day after day while waiting, Gradually withered?

Shu Wan is not her pet, she should be free.Even if she redeemed her, she shouldn't make up her own way to make money for her, even overriding her wishes.Otherwise, what is the difference between this and buying her as a commodity again?

Bai Yan was talking about grocery shopping this morning when Mu Xing, who was opposite him, suddenly put down his chopsticks.

Bai Yan was startled: "Why..." Before he finished speaking, Mu Xing suddenly got up and stood up, reaching out his hands to her.

Although he didn't understand what she meant, Bai Yan got up and hugged her obediently.

Feeling each other's heartbeats in the overlapping chests, Bai Yan smiled and said: "What's wrong with you, you suddenly want to hug."

Rubbing her hair, Mu Xing said sullenly, "I just acted out a play in my head."

Bai Yan said: "Is that so, what's new about our Boss Mu, please tell me about it."

Holding her tightly, Mu Xing said slowly: "This play is so new and strange, I never expected it, it really shocked my heart, I can't express it for a while. I just thought, we should also Just learn the principles of drama. I never thought about it before, but from now on, whether you want to be an editor or something else, you can try your best, and I will always support you."

Bai Yan was stunned for a moment, and said after deliberation: "It's very good, how do you say this?"

After sinking his heart, Mu Xing asked her seriously: "You suddenly want to go to work, do you want to save some ransom money?"

Unexpectedly, her mind would be punctured suddenly, Bai Yan pursed her lips, but she still nodded.After thinking about it, she hurriedly added: "Of course, I know you are capable of saving enough, I just want to collect as much as possible..."

Pulling her to sit down, Mu Xing said: "This is a good thing, as it should be. This house is the home of the two of us. Although there are some words of 'main inside and outside', it is the same here. No matter How much, we have to contribute to the family together. I didn't think before that if you go to work, our family will be better."

Silently pondering her words, Bai Yan gradually revealed a sincere smile.

She said: "Okay! From now on, it's time for me to contribute."

...

On the second day, Mu Xing came to pick up Bai Yan early, and the two went to the bookstore together.

On the way, Bai Yan said: "I forgot to tell you yesterday that I went to Jin Bao's house two days ago to collect reminder letters, so I can visit them by the way."

Speaking of Jin Bao, Mu Xing also remembered something, and asked: "Speaking of which, I haven't seen the two sisters for a long time. How is Xiao Zhen's illness?"

Bai Yan shook her head: "It's not very good. From what I can see, she is already so skinny."

Mu Xing frowned: "She still has abdominal pain?"

Bai Yan then described little Ah Zhen's symptoms in detail, and Mu Xing shook his head.

Little Ah Zhen's illness, not to mention her, even Dr. Ding, a master in pediatrics, couldn't figure out what the problem was.She also asked her own father, but there was no conclusion.

Bai Yan sighed: "I said before that I can only raise it slowly, but now it is getting worse day by day, alas."

Jin Bao had served her for several years, and she had watched little Ah Zhen grow up, so seeing her suffer now, naturally she would not bear it.

Without saying a few words, they had already arrived at the door of the bookstore, calmed down, and the two went in together.

Because it was agreed yesterday, Song Youcheng waited in the bookstore today, and hurriedly greeted the two of them when they came in.

Everyone was familiar with each other, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, Song Youcheng took Bai Yan to the editorial department, wanting to visit and get acquainted first.

The three of them walked to the editorial office, and as soon as they opened the door, Mu Xing was the first to see Li Yining who was packing up the materials inside.

"Ah Xuan? Why are you here..." Li Yining's smile turned cold when he saw Bai Yan walking in behind Mu Xing.

Seeing this, Song Youcheng hurriedly said: "Yining, this is Ms. Bai. I forgot to tell you just now. Ms. Bai will come to the editorial department to help in the future."

Ignoring Song Youcheng's signal, Li Yining straightened up, clasped his hands and snorted coldly: "Hey, Youcheng, your bookstore is up to now, and anyone can come to help?"

She looked at Mu Xing again: "Ah Xuan, I don't care how much you hang out with people on weekdays, but now that you are in trouble, you still bring everyone here, don't you think it's inappropriate?"

Mu Xing frowned, and when he was about to speak, Bai Yan suddenly took a step forward and said with a smile, "Ah Xuan cares about Mr. Song's affairs, I am Ah Xuan's good friend, and I naturally want to help the same as Miss Li. "

Song Youcheng also hurriedly smoothed things over and said, "Yining, you don't know that Miss Bai also has rich writing experience."

Li Yining wanted to say something else, but Mu Xing didn't say anything.She snorted coldly, turned and went into the library.

In front of Song Youcheng, Mu Xing couldn't say much, so he could only caress Baiyan's hand to show comfort.Bai Yan smiled at her: "It's okay."

After visiting the editorial office, while Song Youcheng and Bai Yan were introducing the affairs, Mu Xing went to the library and found Li Yining behind the bookshelf who was sorting things out.

Unexpectedly, before she opened her mouth, Li Yining looked at her with a sneer and said, "Why, I just said something, and you are so eager to talk about me?"

Mu Xing didn't want to argue with her, so he just said: "How come, I just saw that you were in a bad mood these two days, so I wanted to care about you."

Li Yining clapped his hands and stood up, with a sarcasm: "Oh, do you still have time to care about me? I just think you've been seduced by your Miss Bai!"

What she said was really unpleasant, and Mu Xing was afraid that Bai Yan would hear it from the outside, so he could only get straight to the point: "Yining, Shu Wan is my...friend. She is a very good person. But if you are willing to let go of your prejudices and understand..."

Li Yining interrupted her: "Is she your friend? Just a friend?"

What he said was very meaningful, and Mu Xing's heart skipped a beat.Before she could speak, Li Yining continued to speak aggressively: "She's just your friend, right? Then I don't want you to make this friend! Didn't you say before that you wouldn't play with anyone I don't like? That's good, you now Go to her and tell her that you don't consider her a friend anymore!"

Unexpectedly, she would be so excited, Mu Xing was also annoyed for a moment when she was yelled at by Hao Tong.But when he saw Li Yining's red eyes, the fire that had just sprouted did not wait for it to flourish, and then went out aggrievedly.

For so many years, it has never been like this.

Sighing, Mu Xing leaned on the table, rubbed his temples, and said, "Yining..."

Li Yining still stared at the tears: "You go, why don't you go?"

Mu Xing said to her patiently, "Let's not be so noisy, can we?"

"Then what do you want me to say? What else do you want to say?!" Li Yining seemed to burst out after holding it in for too long, she couldn't care less, she said directly: "Do you want me to say that your dirty things can't be done?" ?!"

Mu Xing froze.

Seeing her face, Li Yining sneered: "Why, do you think you have kept it a good secret? Yes, everyone except me, Mengwei, and You Cheng know about you, and you all said it yourself, except me! How much do you know?" I will hide it!"

Speaking of this, the tears that have accumulated for a long time finally dripped.But Li Yining still straightened his back, choked up and said, "Say it yourself, have you taken me to heart in the past half a year since you came back? Except for that woman and that prostitute in your heart! Uncles and aunts, I, the face of the family, you What else can you hold!"

Mu Xing finally couldn't help it anymore: "Don't talk about her like that!"

Taking a few deep breaths, she forcibly calmed down and said: "I have my own measure of these things. As for the past few months, I admit that we are indeed not as close as before. But Yining, we are already adults, this is a normal thing! I have my own affairs, and of course you have your own life. You see, Mengwei and Youcheng don’t often get together with us now, but can it be said that our relationship has deteriorated..."

"How can this be the same!" Li Yining suddenly shouted: "How can you and I be the same as them!"

Mu Xing frowned, not understanding what Li Yining meant for a while.She said: "What's the difference? I treat you with the same heart as they do! Aren't we best friends?"

"Friend, friend! Laughing inexplicably, Li Yining looked at Mu Xing, "You can even love a prostitute, but I can only be your friend, forever! "

Not wanting to listen to Li Yining satirizing Bai Yan's identity, Mu Xing said excitedly: "It has nothing to do with her identity! You should know that I never care about these things! I..."

She stopped suddenly.

"What do you mean?"